PSYC 3440 - Clinical Psychology

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1102; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010; PSYC 2400; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors
This course will present an introduction to clinical psychology by considering the scientific methods used in clinical psychology as well as descriptive, etiological and treatment perspectives on various forms of psychopathology and psychological dysfunction. Clinical psychologists often have a variety of professional roles and we will discuss some of the career paths that clinical psychologists follow, such as research, teaching, intervention and public policy. The required textbook for the course will provide you with an overview of the current research and theory on the causes, descriptions and treatments of different psychological disorders. Lectures, discussions and films will supplement the test, allowing for a more broad-based coverage of the material. Sections are a required part of the course and will allow for a more detailed examination of some of the topics. Laboratory/research experience is included.